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FV13 JJZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

143,335 mi
Last recorded143,335 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 JJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 143,335 miles

Rear heatshield loose

covers fitted under vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect front and rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 143,335 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect front and rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front engine oil low

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heatshield loose

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2021 131,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heatshield insecure

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 21 Dec 2021 131,562 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heatshield insecure

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2020 117,206 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 94,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 94,137 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Uneven pad wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 78,216 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 78,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,114 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm wearing on edges and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perished

engine oil level low

under trays obscuring components

windscreen has minor stone chips

Fail 23 Jun 2017 62,114 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm wearing on edges and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perished

engine oil level low

under trays obscuring components

windscreen has minor stone chips

Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to carry out detailed inspection of hidden components.

Fail 28 Jun 2016 49,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to carry out detailed inspection of hidden components.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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FV13 JJZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV13 JJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FV13 JJZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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